Accounts Payable Manager

Arcis Golf•Dallas, TX

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are an inclusive team of unique individuals who show up each day with a grateful spirit, humble heart, and a genuine respect for one another. The Manager of Accounts Payable leads, plans, and oversees the activities of the Accounts Payable Department. The Manager employs strategic vision in developing the function in support of ongoing business growth, delivering AP goals and objectives, while developing the team. Responsibilities include leveraging process improvements, metrics, technology, and automation to increase efficiencies and effectiveness in Accounts Payable. The Manager manages both individual contributors and leads may have direct reports, who are directly responsible for carrying out the tasks of the department through their direct reports. The Manager will engage with all levels, including senior-level management and high field level communication, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. The successful candidate will be organized and detail oriented, able to lead the team’s adherence to tight deadlines by planning ahead, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and integrity.

Requirements

Leadership and team-building skills
Large, automated, integrated accounting system proficiency
Deep understanding of AP processes, procedures, and the AP invoice lifecycle
Detailed understanding of GL chart of accounts to ensure proper coding of invoices
Experience with Coupa software
Experience in issuing PO’s and paying PO based invoices
Strong proficiency in Excel and Word
Strong business partner with ability to provide insightful analysis and presentations; analytically oriented
Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-driven, dynamic business environment
High degree of integrity and professionalism
A process-improvement minded; a positive change agent
Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with all levels throughout the organization, both financial and operational
Highly developed planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Highly motivated individual and self-starter who takes ownership of projects, tasks, and team results
Demonstrated comfort in and ability to prioritize and adjust to dynamic business needs
Displays confidence and ability to make timely decisions, exhibiting sound and accurate judgment, engaging others and obtaining buy-in as needed
Must be able to project manage, plan, and effectively communicate with others to ensure department and company goals/assignments are completed accurately and timely
Required to work overtime as needed to meet accounting deadlines
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
7+ years’ relevant experience in accounts payable
3+ years leading AP teams
1+ years experience in Coupa software
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read and interpret retail product labeling.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

SOX experience in accounting, big plus
Experience in Manage Engine helpdesk software
Great Plains Dynamics/eEnterprise system, D365 or similar experience a plus
Multi-unit, private club, hospitality or property management accounting experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the responsibilities and deliverables of the Accounts Payable
Plans, develops and trains in efficiencies on AP processes in Coupa software
Ensures team development and accountability; builds skill sets and ensures adequate cross training, efficient deployment of resources and continued professional growth and development.
Manages the performance of the team by conducting and reviewing periodic employee performance evaluations, and creating and implementing professional development plans, when necessary
Monitors productivity and service levels through help desk ticketing system and key metrics
Leads the design, implementation and communication of continuous improvement as well as an effective internal control structure
Responsible for evaluating, enhancing, implementing, and maintaining AP systems and procedures
Identifies and champions process improvements across the team
Collaborates with accounting department leadership and staff to support overall department goals and objectives
Key and active participant in the maintenance, upgrade, and implementation of AP/ERP systems and procedures, working to improve processes through existing software, software enhancements, and / or new software implementation.
Performs other duties as assigned.